Zucchini Soup

Ingredients -
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
2 White Onions, chopped
2 New Potatoes, peeled and diced
8 Zucchinis, chopped
1/4 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/4 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/4 teaspoon Ground White Pepper
4 cups Chicken Broth
1 cup Whole Milk
1/4 cup Instant Mashed Potato Flakes
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
4 tablespoons chopped Fresh Dill Weed
 
Preparation:

1. Add butter to large skillet. Heat over medium heat.

2. Sauté onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in diced potatoes, chopped zucchini, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried basil, and white pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.

4. Add chicken broth to stockpot. Bring to a gentle boil.

5. Stir in potato mixture.

6. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

7. Puree in small batches in blender. Transfer to large bowl.

8. Return soup to clean stockpot.

9. Stir in milk, and bring to a point approaching boiling.

10. Stir in dry instant mashed potato flakes, soy sauce. Stir to combine.

11. Transfer to serving bowl. Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

12. Garnish individual servings with dill weed.

 
 


Soup Making Tip
Fresh Herbs
Northern climates can supply most herbs during the months of May through October. Southern climates can grow most herbs year round.

Soup Making Tip
Soup Stock
While not all soup recipes call for stock, the rich broth is very important to most soups. Some soups develop their own stocks while they cook, and the right stock in place of water can even enhance a soups taste.